Cleansing and Healing the Liver Through Nutrition (Recipes)

According to the scientists, we have not yet discovered the numerous functions the liver can perform for our body. We know that when the liver is sick, the well being of the entire organism is affected. Acne and skin irritations, allergies, inflammatory diseases, heart conditions or memory disorders can all be caused by a liver that is not able to filter the toxins and cleanse the blood properly.

Cleansing and Healing the Liver – Diet

First of all, the liver can be affected by an improper diet and lifestyle: the consumption of toxic foods, eating late in the evening right before bedtime, rich meals, meals high in fats, fried dishes, alcohol, tobacco, lack of rest, stress, anger, prolonged physical effort etc.

Although the liver is extremely sensitive and prone to intoxication, this organ can be regenerated and healed if we offer it proper care and diet:

– Baked, boiled or raw vegetables and fruits (pumpkin, grapes, kiwi, ripe bananas, apples)

– Bitter medicinal herbs

– Nuts and seeds

– Dry fruits (raisins, prunes, apricots)

Those who suffer from various liver conditions must consume meat only accompanied by a fruit or vegetable salad. The most recommended is the lean fish. They must also give up on consuming chocolate and synthetic sweets.

Wormwood Tonic

Use a 300-gram jar to mix some chopped onion with honey (100 g), white wine (700 ml) and dried wormwood (2 tablespoons). Let the mixture soak for 20 days in the fridge. Don’t forget to stir the jar daily. After this period, strain the liquid and consume 50 ml of the solution three times per day, before mealtime.

Dandelion Tea

Let 1 teaspoon of dried dandelion roots boil in 1 cup of water for 20 minutes. Consume 50 ml of this tea 3 times per day.

Mint Tea

Mix 300 ml of water with 1 teaspoon of mint. Let the tea infuse for 15 minutes and drink it while it’s still hot.

Salad

Prepare a light salad of grated cabbage and beetroot. Add lemon juice and a little bit of apple cider vinegar. You can consume it anytime you want.

Birch Tea

Mix 2 tablespoons of birch with ½ teaspoon of baking soda and 2 cups of boiling water. Let the mixture soak for 1 hour and after that drink 100 ml of this tea 4 times per day.

Pumpkin Honey

Carve a pumpkin and add the honey inside. Put on the lid and make sure it stays tight. Let it soak for 30 days, then cut the pumpkin and mince it and after that mix it with the honey inside it. Take 4 – 5 tablespoons per day. Keep the pumpkin honey in the fridge.

Beetroot Syrup

Cut 5 – 6 beetroots and let them boil with 1 liter of water. Let the mixture simmer on low heat until the liquid become thicker and looks like a syrups. Drink 150 ml of the mixture, 3 times per day. Continue the treatment for 1 – 2 months. It is useful for those who have liver stones.

Healthy Juices for the Liver

You can drink one glass of pumpkin juice or grape juice per day. Equally beneficial is the juice made of carrots, beetroot and apples (mix equal quantities). Let it soak for 2 – 3 hours and then consume it. You can also drink ¼ glass of cucumber juice, 2 – 3 times per day. Add a little honey to it. This last juice will not cleanse only the liver, but also the skin and keep it away from pimples and irritations.

Horseradish Recipe

Mix ½ kilos of horseradish with 150 g of honey and 1 liter of water. Let it soak for 24 hours, then take 1 tablespoon of the mixture three times per day, before mealtime.

Vegetables and Herbs Soup

Use carrots, potatoes, beetroot, celery, grated cabbage, chopped onion and garlic. Also add, 1 teaspoon of chopped parsley and dill. Boil the mixture for 5 minutes, then let it infuse with a lid for another 20 – 30 minutes. At the end, add a little bit of olive oil and lemon juice.

Thistle Seeds

Mix 1 teaspoon of powdered thistle seeds with 1/3 glass of warm water. Drink this mixture 5 times per day.

Mixed Tea

Mix 50 grams of oatmeal, 50 grams of corn silk, 50 grams of chicory and 1 chopped lemon and let them boil in 500 ml of water for 5 – 10 minutes. Add honey and drink it daily. You can continue the treatment for 1 one year.

Chicory Coffee

Those who suffer from liver conditions can drink chicory coffee instead or regular coffee.